When your mission and vision is as bold as advancing the health and well-being of our nation’s children, you’re off to a strong start. So, what’s even STRONGER? How about supporting it with all the research, resources and resolve to make that vision a reality?

Located in Washington, D.C., Children’s National Health System has been serving the nation’s children since 1870 and is ranked #1 for babies by U.S. News & World Report. And as a Magnet®-recognized facility, nursing practice here is based on mutual respect and shared decision-making. We celebrate our nurses every day, and empower them with ample opportunities for leadership, research, and continuing education.

The Satellite Pediatric Emergency Department is located at the United Medical Center on Southern Ave SE and operates 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. The ED at UMC has 16 beds, including a Crisis Room and a room designed for psychiatric care. Patient and Family services are provided under a collaborative, shared leadership model. Organizationally the EMTC reports to the Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Nursing and operates within a multidisciplinary leadership team